Abstract
Farm irrigation has the highest total water consumption. This study on watergovernance for irrigation delved into water allocation and water usage in Sta. CruzRiver Watershed, Laguna, Philippines. Methods used for data gathering werehousehold interview, key informant interview, focus group discussion, review ofdocuments, and observation. Results reveal that water is always available for farmirrigation. Immediate repair of damaged irrigation canal was a recommendationidentified to reduce water wastage. Farmers are aware that water is an economicgood and that rice production will be affected when there is limited water supply.Such awareness leads to the proper use of water. Water distribution by schedulewas identified as a measure to control water. There are non-rice farmers havingfree access to the irrigation water resulting in a competition for water use amongfarmers. The paper recommends the maintenance of irrigation canals and theinvolvement of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for therehabilitation of the watershed.Keywords: Water governance, water allocation, water usage, irrigation, Philippines
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